Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that the Washington Wizards are not listening to trade offers for Anthony Davis and that GM Will Dawkins wants to keep him as part of the roster.
- Those public refusals have deflated Golden State's reported pursuit of Davis to pair with a potential LeBron James signing, with league reporters saying talks have shown little traction.
- Davis has yet to play for Washington after being shut down late last season to recover from groin and hand injuries, and he enters next season with one year on his contract and eligibility for a large extension.
- Separately, several reports say the Wizards have ‘a level interest’ in signing veteran Russell Westbrook to a short, low‑cost deal to add backcourt depth and veteran mentorship to a young core.
- Keeping Davis preserves Washington's plan to build around Trae Young and top pick AJ Dybantsa this season and pushes decisions on Davis's health and a possible extension to the forefront of future roster moves.